1990 Ford Ranger recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Ford Ranger, covering 800,000 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- When the automatic transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, the park pawl does not always abut or engage the park gear.
- Risk
- Driver may believe the vehicle is safely engaged in parkwhen the gear is not truly engaged. This can lead to the vehicle jumping out ofgear unintentionally, vehicle rollaway when parked on a sloped surface, andinadvertent motion when the vehicle is started. All of these conditions canresult in a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Repair the transmission with a new park pawl.
Recall number 91V189000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal.
- Risk
- Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement.
Recall number 90V044000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Throttle lever may contact throttle body air inlet tube, with the potential for throttle remaining open following release of the accelerator pedal from the full-throttle postion in trucks with 4.0 l engines.
- Risk
- Uncontrolled acceleration could create lack of controland cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Manufacturer will replace air inlet tube with newly designed replacement with an increased throttle lever-to-inlet tube clearance.
Recall number 89V234000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Ford Ranger recalls
How do I check if my 1990 Ford Ranger has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1990 Ford Ranger have?
3, covering power train and vehicle speed control.
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